Traffic moves slowly during a snowstorm on North on I-275 as seen from the bridge on I-96 in Livonia, Mich. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. A snowstorm left behind varying amounts of snow and ice across the Midwest, causing difficult travel conditions. Powerful wind gusts created large snow drifts on many roadways, making navigating the slick conditions a challenge. Accidents and slide-offs were reported from Kansas to Michigan as the storm pushed east Friday. (AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Eric Seals) DETROIT NEWS OUT; NO SALES

Gallery: Winter storm bottles up Midwest

Feb. 22, 2013 @ 12:44 PM

A powerful snowstorm hit much of the Midwest Thursday, creating large snow drifts on many roadways, making navigating the slick conditions a challenge. Accidents and slide-offs were reported from Kansas to Michigan as the storm pushed east Friday.leaving difficult travel conditions.